Mary C & Perry F Spencer Fdn
The Mary C & Perry F Spencer Foundation is a private foundation established in February 1982 with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The foundation is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, though some records indicate a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania address. It operates as a grantmaking foundation with no paid staff, relying on a board of directors and bank trustees to manage its operations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9M
-0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$215K
-7.9% YoY
Grant Count
18
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-18.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general support for various organizations, with a particular emphasis on:
- History centers and historical preservation
- Youth services and youth-focused organizations
- Christian children's homes and ministries
- Community organizations and cultural institutions
- Fall season assistance programs
Grantmaking
The foundation appears to be possibly open to applications, with no indication of a "preselected only" funding approach based on recent tax filings.
Grant Range
approximately $10,000–$13,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $4.88–$5.6 million
- Total revenues: $246,790
- Total expenses: $289,945
- Investment income and dividends: $153,128
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $4.92 million
- Total revenues: $477,000
- Total expenses: $304,000
- Total liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a healthy asset base relative to its annual giving, indicating a long-term commitment to grantmaking.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,881,420 | $4,924,575 | $4,751,895 |
| Revenue | $246,790 | $476,994 | $445,495 |
| Expenses | $289,945 | $303,529 | $344,452 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $256,761 | $268,032 | $296,433 |
| Net Investment Income | $220,270 | $444,249 | $409,156 |
| Distributable Amount | $273,164 | $249,566 | $266,935 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership includes:
- Richard Wolf – Director
- Jon Brandenberger – Director
- Matt Brandenberger – Director
- Mitch Harper – Director
- Ethan Harper – Director
- PNC Bank N.A. – Trustee
- Lake City Bank – Trustee
Board members typically serve one hour per week with modest compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD WOLF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $450 |
| JON BRANDENBERGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $900 |
| MATT BRANDENBERGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $900 |
| MITCH HARPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $900 |
| ETHAN HARPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $900 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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